The effects of foot morphology and anthropometry on unipodal postural control
Motriz rev. educ. fís. (Impr.)
; 22(1): 94-98, Jan.-Mar. 2016. tab, graf
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BR33.1
ABSTRACT
The maintenance of posture is a constant challenge for the body, as it requires rapid and accurate responses to unforeseen disturbances, which are needed to prevent falls and maintain balance. The purpose of the present study was to compare different types of plantar arch in relation to postural balance, and analyze the relationships between variations the plantar arch and anthropometric characteristics of the feet with unipedal static balance. We evaluated 100 men and women between the ages of 20 and 40 years old, to determine anthropometry and posturography with a force platform. There was a weak correlation between plantar arches and anthropometric measurements and postural balance, except for the length of the male foot, which showed a correlation between increased size and poorer static balance. We conclude that the type of plantar arch does not influence postural balance, and of the anthropometric factors, only foot length was related to postural balance.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Anthropometry
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Postural Balance
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Foot
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Motriz rev. educ. fís. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
EDUCACAO FISICA
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MEDICINA ESPORTIVA
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MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil